Illinois the last state in the union without some form of concealed carry law on the books, and outspoken U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh says he is going to change that.

At a Tea Party gun forum in Huntley, Ill. Tuesday night, Walsh (R-Ill.) said Illinois was an "embarrassment" for failing to have a concealed carry law on the books, and vowed to become a “cheerleader” for gun rights in Congress, the Daily Herald reports.

“The most important amendment in that Bill of Rights is the Second Amendment,” Walsh said, according to the Daily Herald. “It protects every other amendment. It is the last line of defense between us and our government.”

"The concept of concealed, loaded hand guns in the possession of private citizens does not enhance public safety, on the contrary it increases danger for everyday people as they go about their lives," Quinn said in May. "I don't think we're in the business of trying to increase danger to the people of Illinois. We want to work with our law enforcement and prevent bad things from happening. I think the passage of this law by the General Assembly would be most unwise and they should know where they governor stands and where the people stand."

There is bipartisan support in the state for a concealed carry measure, but most Chicago-area lawmakers are opposed to it. The Huntley event brought people on both sides of the issue to the table. Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, attended the event, along with Bill and Jennifer Jenkins from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

With 14th Congressional District incumbent Randy Hultgren looking on from the audience most of the night, Walsh delivered a series of audience-charging statements that lead to roaring applause. At least one audience member said, “Man, I love this guy.”